24.11.09
KATHERINE NORTHERN TERRITORY
On 24 November students, teachers and ADF members gathered in Katherine, NT, for a special Defence2020 Indigenous Youth Challenge. The students made decisions about leadership, met and learned about modern Indigenous ADF 'warriors', took part in a 'bullring' equipment demonstration activity, brainstormed in workshop sessions, and presented their findings about the role of the ADF in their lives in lively role plays. The verdict:
'The day was fantastic. Loved it. Thanks for a lovely day.'
Gallery
Participant Evaluation
| Rating | Excellent |
Very Good |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
| Number | 40 |
14 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| % | 65 |
22 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
| Student (76) | 32 (50%) |
10 (20%) |
7 (14%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
| Teacher (8) | 7 (63%) |
1 (12%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
| Defence Rep (6) | 1 (20%) |
3 (60%) |
1 (20%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
Participants' comments
| Best features of the day | Number of mentions |
| Workshop activity | 3 |
| Involvement with others | 6 |
| Learning/ideas/knowledge about peacekeeping | 18 |
| Are You School Captain Material? interactive decision-maker |
2 |
| Supportive/positive learning atmosphere | 6 |
Bull ring activities (especially dogs, guns) |
48 |
| Role play presentation | 9 |